Chicken Barley Chili

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Chicken Barley Chili

1 (14.5 oz) can Italian diced tomatoes

1 (16 oz) jar/can salsa or tomato sauce (use salsa for spicier version)

1 (14.5 oz) chicken broth

1 cup Quaker Quick Barley

3 cups Water

1 T chili powder

1tsp cumin

1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 oz) can corn, drained

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces and boiled (can use canned chicken)

cheddar cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips (optional)

In a large pot, combine the first 7 ingredients.  Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low.  Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Meanwhile boil the chicken in a separate pan.  Add bean, corn and chicken to large pot.  Increase heat to high until chili comes to a boil.  Cover and reduce heat to low.  Simmer for another 5-10 minutes or until barley is tender.  If desired, top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips.  Makes a huge batch!